Mango Lassi Recipe
Mango lassi is a creamy, delicious, and refreshing drink enjoyed all year long but mostly in the Summer. Ripe fresh or frozen mangoes are blended with plain yogurt, sweetened with sugar or honey, and perfumed with cardamom.
Why This Mango Lassi Recipe Stands Out
Here’s why you’ll love this Mango Lassi Recipe:
- Refreshing and Cooling: Mango lassi combines the sweetness of mango with the cooling effect of yogurt, making it a perfect drink for hot weather.
- Delicious Sweet-Tangy Flavor: The blend of ripe mangoes and tangy yogurt creates a delightful contrast.
- Creamy Texture: The rich, creamy consistency of the lassi makes it indulgent and satisfying, appealing to those who enjoy thick, smooth beverages.
Key Recipe Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes (or mango pulp): It is best to use fresh ripe mangoes.
- Yogurt: Use plain yogurt low fat will work too in this recipe.
- Sugar or honey (optional, for sweetness).
- Milk (to adjust consistency).
Substitutions And Variations
Here are some substitutions and variations for mango lassi. These substitutions and variations allow for creative takes on the classic mango lassi:
Substitutions:
- Yogurt: Swap with coconut yogurt or almond yogurt for a dairy-free or vegan version.
- Sugar: Use honey, agave syrup, stevia, or any other sweeteners to adjust sweetness levels.
- Water or Milk: Replace with almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk to change the flavor profile or make it dairy-free.
Variations:
- Spiced Mango Lassi: Add spices like cinnamon, saffron, or ginger for a unique flavor twist.
- Mint Mango Lassi: Blend in fresh mint leaves for a refreshing, cooling variation.
- Chia Seed Mango Lassi: Add soaked chia seeds for extra texture and nutritional benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lassi is a classic drink popular in Punjab. It can be salty or sweet. It consists of yogurt, milk, and sugar or salt. Some types of lassi has fruits like mango and banana.
Instead of regular yogurt, go for plant based yogurt. And the same with the milk.
Yes, there are many lassi recipes that replaces milk with water.
of course, but the smoothie will turn out thick, so add more water than the recipe calls for to adjust the consistancy.
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Mango Lassi Mango Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup mango slices I used frozen. Make sure it tastes sweet.
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 ½ tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 6 threads of saffron optional
Instructions
- Soak the saffron threads in the milk for few minutes or until the color of the milk changes to light yellow. If you are not using saffron, skip this step and follow the step below.
- Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and enjoy.
Notes
- Taste the mango before using it. Frozen mangoes may turn out sour.
- To make the lassi richer, add a few pistachios.
- You can store the mango lassi for up to 48 hours covered in the fridge.
Oh yummy! One of my favorite things
Hi Medeja, It’s great to hear from you, it’s been a while 🙂 .. Mango Lassi is irresistible!
Not a smoothie fan…still prefer to eat fruit as they are. But I have no doubt that this is awesome for any smoothie fan.
Welcome back, Muna.
Where has this been all my life? I love mango, and it’s one of my part-Hawaiian husband’s favorite things.
Hi Jeff, It’s a nice refreshing drink from India 😊, it’s addective!